SB2008100302 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: October 3, 2008
Security Bulletin ID
SB2008100302
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4410)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git;a=commit;h=de59985e3a623d4d5d6207f1777398ca0606ab1c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://osvdb.org/48743
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32124
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32386
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/03/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31565
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45687
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00689.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00693.html